Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
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Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
Wike Denies France Arrest Rumour as Political Distraction
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed social media reports of his arrest in France as fake and politically motivated. He addressed the claims in Abuja on December 5, 2025.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
Rivers Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
US Presses Nigeria to End Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
Tinubu meets Taraba Governor Kefas at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu met Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas at the State House, Abuja. This marks Kefas's first official visit since defecting from PDP to APC. Read the full details.
Taraba Governor Kefas Meets Tinubu in Closed-Door Session
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Details emerge on his planned defection from PDP to APC. Read the full story.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Benue Governor Alia Dismisses APC Defection Rumours
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia denies defection rumours to ADC, reaffirms commitment to APC while highlighting opposition collapse into ruling party. Read full details.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims
Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.
EU Lawmakers Seek Easier Suspension of Shopping Platforms
EU lawmakers call for easier suspension of e-commerce platforms like Shein following outrage in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls. A court will hear the case on December 5.
Rivers Police Deny Fulani Herdsmen Attack Rumors
Rivers State Police dismiss viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks as false. Authorities urge public to disregard unverified content and maintain peace.
Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States
My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.
Gumi Gives Condition to Support Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases
House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity
Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
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